Price's Bar-B-Que v. Carter

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Judy Carter (employee) was employed by Price's Bar-B-Que (employer) for approximately five years prior to December 20, 1986. Her duties included serving, cooking, and cleaning. Employee claims that she permanently injured her back in the line and scope of her employment on December 20, 1986, while lifting a butcher block.

On May 27, 1987, she filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Lamar County seeking workmen's compensation benefits for permanent total disability. Those testifying were Mrs. Carter, Mr. Rayburn Price, owner of Price's Bar-B-Que at the…